Car Camping

CAR CAMPING

During car camping, you sleep in your car instead of a tent. Car camping is a low-barrier and comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors without investing in expensive camping gear. One of the many advantages of car camping is your ability to choose how, when, and where you sleep. Camping in the car can provide a convenient, compact, and safe way to camp while still getting the outdoor experience.

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Benefit of Car Camping

1. Convenient sleeping arrangements and minimal setup

2. Handles and leverage for navigating around car

3. Comfortable and raised bed

4. Limited setup/takedown of gear

5. Maintain proper ergonomics easier

Troubles of Car Camping

1. Small confined space to navigate

2. Has to be extremely organized and condensed packing of gear

3. Not as accessible tools as they are packed in a small space

4. No restroom and has to use portable toilet or walk to sanitary facilities

5. Limited supplies and space so may not be a comfortable option to some

Recommended Gear & Tips for Car Camping:

1. Cooler

• Cold food

• Dry Food

• Water storage

2. Lighting

• Headlamps/Lantern/Flashlights/String Lights

3. Organizers

• Labeled Bins

• Clothing organizer

• Tool/Gear organizer

4. Sleeping

• Sleeping pad/mattress

• Sleeping bag/blankets

• Pillows

• Toiletries

5. Cooking

• Stove & Cookware

• Knife

• Utensils/Cooking gear

6. Shade & Seating

• Window shade

• Outdoor seating/chairs

• Outdoor shading